Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

Location: Bowling Green, KY area (2 facilities within 10 miles)Duration: 3-Month ContractSchedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 40 hours/week Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized wound care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical care, managing complex wounds, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide wound care services to long-term care residentsAssess, diagnose, and treat chronic and complex wounds (diabetic, arterial, venous, mixed etiology, pressure injuries, Kennedy ulcers)Stage pressure injuries according to NPIAP guidelinesPrescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with Kentucky lawOrder, review, and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic testingUtilize advanced wound care products and equipment, including wound vacs and pressure-relief devicesCommunicate regularly with nursing staff regarding patient status and care plansCollaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teamsDocument care accurately within EMR systems Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in KentuckyBoard CertificationDEA license requiredClinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialtiesExperience treating chronic or complex woundsExperience working in long-term care settingsFamiliarity with advanced wound care modalities and productsProficiency with EMR systemsStrong clinical judgment and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Wound care certification (or willingness to obtain)Experience with population health and chronic disease managementSkills in comprehensive assessment, care planning, and follow-up Work Environment Contract assignment supporting two nearby skilled nursing facilitiesTeam-based care model with collaboration across clinical staffOpportunity to manage complex patient cases and utilize advanced wound care techniques

Created: 2026-03-01